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Sandwell Academy
Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4LG, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.0 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,461
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.1, placing it in the top 34% nationally. A commendable 79% of students progress to university, with 25% gaining entry to top-third institutions, indicating a strong pathway for higher education. However, while 72% achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the 52% reaching grade 5 or above suggests room for improvement in higher-level attainment.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.1 | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 57% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 40% | Top 21% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 79% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 199 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian31.9%
White British15.5%
Asian Pakistani10.5%
Black African8.3%
Black Caribbean6.6%
Asian Bangladeshi5.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Asian Other3.8%
White Other3.8%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.7%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.50852, -1.96787 · B71 4LG
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN134993
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.sandwellacademy.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandwell Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sandwell Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is Sandwell Academy a good school?
Sandwell Academy scores 60.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sandwell Academy in GCSEs?
Sandwell Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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